Friday, July 5, 2024

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Qatar unveils plans for $5.5 billion tourism development project Simaisma with Disney-size theme park

Qatar has announced a groundbreaking $5.5 billion (20 billion Qatari Riyal) development project named Simaisma tourist project, featuring a colossal theme park set to surpass the iconic Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in size.

Blinken meets Arab officials as US pushes Hamas to accept ceasefire-hostage release proposal to avert Rafah invasion

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Arab leaders as part of American efforts to push Hamas to accept a proposed ceasefire and hostage release plan, aiming to prevent a potential invasion of Rafah.

German President arrives in Israel on three-nation Middle East tour

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Tel Aviv, Oman, and Qatar, emphasizing Germany's pro-Israel stance, support for a two-state solution and vital civilian protection in Gaza.

India ‘deeply shocked’ as Qatar sentences 8 Indian ex-Navy officers to death for spying

Eight former Indian Navy officers, who had been detained in Qatar for over a year on spying charges, were sentenced to death on October 26, greatly shocking India.

Qatar to provide $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Prime Minister of Qatar visited Kyiv and announced $100 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Fans celebrate as Argentina ends 36-year wait for World Cup glory

Lionel Messi finally achieved his World Cup dream as Argentina won their third crown on penalties in one of the greatest finals in FIFA World Cup history.

Qatar, China sign 27-year LNG deal worth $60 billion

The agreement worth $60 billion is the longest LNG deal struck to date as buyers are seeking long-term contracts amid unstable markets.

FIFA World Cup 2022 begins in Qatar with spectacular ceremony

The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, following a spectacular opening ceremony that featured performances by Jung Kook from Korean supergroup BTS

Rare rains and floods hit UAE, Qatar and Oman

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar were hit by unusually heavy rains and flooding on Wednesday, which continued into Thursday.

Qatar Airways not concerned by ‘misled’ boycott calls in India

Qatar Airways CEO says airline not concerned by calls in India to boycott the airline

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Storms cause flooding in Switzerland, Italy and France as wildfires rage in Turkey and Greece

Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.